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“But in real life, if you suffer one outside a hospital the chances of survival are only eight per cent.

“It’s ridiculously rare, so to capture one on TV is incredible.”

Joan says: “I cannot praise the NHS staff enough. They brought Terry back to life and were all absolutely marvellous. If we were royalty we couldn’t have been treated better.

Casualty is on in the background while the paramedics work (Image: BBC)

“We’re allowing the footage to be aired because if it sparks just one person to go on a first aid course to learn CPR it will be worth it.”

The drama began on a Saturday night in March when Terry, 76, and Joan, 72, had enjoyed a family meal at their home in Rowley Regis. They were looking forward to going on holiday to Lanzarote with their daughter Tina, son-in-law and two grandchildren.

Terry and Joan Billingham are looking forward to their rearranged holiday to Lanzarote (Image: BBC)